1. The hpijs-2.8.2_static_1.pet (a previously downloaded copy) still needs the -U patch on /usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip-hplip. After that, it works.

2. The hpijs-3.9.4-dynppds.pet with dynamic HPIJS PPDs from here works as is.

3. Printers like the HP 720C that use the pnm2ppa filter need a modification. The file pnm2ppa must be moved from /usr/local/bin to /usr/bin. (Thank you to Wosh for identifying the problem.) This is because the new version of foomatic-rip in Puppy 4.2 uses a different search path.

4. Printers like the HP 1020 that use the foo2zjs filter work as is.

5. Based on limited testing, HPLIP devices can be made to work using the method described here.

6. Printers like the Xerox Phaser that use the splix package also work.

7. Both printers discussed here install correctly.Last edited by rcrsn51 on Sun 10 May 2009, 20:32; edited 4 times in total

the The hpijs-2.8.2_static_1.pet is now listed as 'patched' in the Puppy 4 repo, but there is a fault and it does not install in 4.2.1. The download begins, then drops out with a failure to install message_________________Spup Frugal HD and USB
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Loading the hpijs-3.9.4-dynppds.pet as you suggested fixed printing in 4.2.1 and makes the old hpjis-static package redundant. Other than installing the .pet, nothing else was required._________________Spup Frugal HD and USB
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The folder /usr/lib/cups/backend is missing the smb symlink needed to connect to a Windows shared printer via Samba.

Corrected for next release. Regressed CUPS-1.3.10-i486 package was missing a couple of links._________________Actions speak louder than words ... and they usually work when words don't!
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But Setup > CUPS Printer Wizard starts in bareview, which has no navigation buttons.

Mine has "Back", "Forward" and "Stop" buttons in the grey bar at the top left of the window._________________Actions speak louder than words ... and they usually work when words don't!
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This change also eliminates the confusing pause that occurs after the purple information screen when running the CUPS Wizard.

Odd, because the version of CUPS supplied in 4.2.1 doesn't appear to have cups_shell in that directory. Never mind ... found it in 0rootfs_skeleton-4.2.1 for some reason. Fixed for next release._________________Actions speak louder than words ... and they usually work when words don't!
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1. The hpijs-2.8.2_static_1.pet (a previously downloaded copy) still needs the -U patch on /usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip-hplip. After that, it works.

Already patched after 4.2.1RC1 but haven't uploaded the patched .pet file yet pending other fixes._________________Actions speak louder than words ... and they usually work when words don't!
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WhoDo............. for some strange reason the Hpjis patched pet in the official 4 repo refuses to install.

Seems ok using the copy I have here. Maybe the version uploaded was corrupted in the process. It will be re-uploaded shortly.

Now installs perfectly thanks. Printing proving solid and fast so far in this version, even with my wifi connected HP PS4380, which can be a devil at times._________________Spup Frugal HD and USB
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